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Litehouse

Driver OTR

Danville, VA · On-site

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

Company Truck Drivers Earn up to $0.57 CPM | Private Fleet | Flexible Home Time Drive with Purpose ... Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.

Litehouse

Driver OTR

Danville, VA · On-site

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

: Company Truck Drivers Earn up to $0.57 CPM | Private Fleet | Flexible Home Time Drive with Purpose ... Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.

Litehouse

Driver OTR

Danville, VA · On-site

$1.2K - $1.6K/wk

: Company Truck Drivers Earn up to $0.57 CPM | Private Fleet | Flexible Home Time Drive with Purpose ... Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.

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How much do driver otr jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average weekly pay for driver otr in Virginia is $1,559.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,315.38 and $1,725.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a driver OTR do?

A Driver OTR, or Over-the-Road Driver, is a professional truck driver responsible for transporting goods over long distances, often across state lines or even nationwide. OTR drivers typically spend several days or weeks on the road at a time, delivering freight between distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and customers. They are required to follow strict safety regulations, maintain accurate logs, and ensure timely deliveries while handling various types of cargo. This role demands good driving skills, time management, and the ability to adapt to different road conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a driver OTR, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Driver OTR, you need a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL), strong knowledge of road safety regulations, and experience with long-haul driving. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and basic vehicle maintenance tools is typically required. Excellent time management, communication, and self-motivation are important soft skills for handling extended trips and varying schedules. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring timely deliveries, compliance with transportation laws, and maintaining safety and reliability on the road.

What does a typical week look like for a driver OTR in terms of routes, rest time, and work schedule?

As an OTR Driver, your weekly schedule often involves long-haul routes that can span several states and require being on the road for multiple days at a time. You’ll typically drive for up to 11 hours a day, followed by required rest periods, and may spend nights sleeping in your truck’s sleeper cab. Planning your routes, managing delivery schedules, and maintaining communication with dispatchers are regular parts of your routine. Challenges can include adapting to changing weather, traffic conditions, and balancing time away from home, but many drivers appreciate the independence and variety the role offers. Team support from dispatch, maintenance staff, and fellow drivers helps ensure smooth operations and safety throughout your journeys.

What is the difference between Driver Otr vs Delivery Driver?

AspectDriver OtrDelivery Driver
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL) often requiredStandard driver's license usually sufficient
Work EnvironmentLong-haul, traveling across states or countriesLocal routes, urban or suburban areas
Industry UsageTrucking, freight, logisticsFood, retail, parcel delivery
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap in long-distance freight jobsLocal delivery roles

Driver Otr typically involves long-distance freight hauling requiring a CDL and extensive travel across states or countries. Delivery Drivers focus on local or regional deliveries within cities, often with a standard driver's license. Both roles are essential in logistics but differ mainly in scope, credentials, and work environment.

Driver Otr jobs near you
Infographic showing various Driver Otr job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,118 per year, or $39 per hour.

Truck Driver, Over-the-Road (OTR)

Abingdon, VA • On-site

Heritage Environmental Services
Environmental Consulting Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$1.3K - $1.7K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description


Truck Driver, Over-the-Road (OTR)
Location
US-VA-Abingdon
ID
2026-1871
Category
Transportation & Logistics
Position Type
Full-Time
Location Type
Hybrid
Overview

About Arcwood

Every advancement-from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on-creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

Our Values

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other every day. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:

    Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
  • Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better - advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
  • Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together - with our customers, and with each other.
  • Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values - lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together - the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We've reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers' evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Truck Driver, Over-the-Road (OTR)

  • Starting Pay $0.70 to $0.74 CPM depending on experience

  • $4,000 sign on bonus
  • Competitive Benefits Package: PTO, 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision

Our Truck Drivers operate semi-vans, tankers and roll-off trucks as required.

  • Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
  • Completes assigned routes as designated by Transport dispatchers with loaded tankers consisting of customer materials to be transported to a disposal facility
  • Prior to driving transportation equipment/vacuum trucks, prepares for daily trip by inspecting vehicle and equipment, fueling truck, and ensuring all equipment is in excellent operating order
  • Completes manifests, Company documents, and other marking and placarding documents for every load managed
  • Maintains logbook for DOT compliance and State and Federal regulations
  • Drives to the customer site to collect waste material and/or transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste material to facility for unloading and disposal
  • Acts as Company representative with courtesy towards every customer
  • Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization
Education
- High-school diploma or equivalent (required)
Experience
  • 3+ years of Class A CDL driving experience (required)
  • Hazmat and Tanker endorsement (required)

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
Arcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you'll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.
Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws.
A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required.
Physical Job Requirements
Pay Range
Starting Pay $0.70 to $0.74 CPM depending on experience

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